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Villa Afrikana Guest Suites

5.0 star property
Art Deco guesthouse with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

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Owner's Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 23.50 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Noetzie Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 32.80 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Materolli Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 35 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Gouna Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 25.50 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Spitskop Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
13 Watsonia Drive Paradise, Knysna, Western Cape, 6571

What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Knysna Waterfront - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Knysna Quays - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Thesen Island - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 19 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anchorage Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chatters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Snobs Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪African Bean - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Falcon Creek Spur - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Villa Afrikana Guest Suites

Luxury boutique guest house located in Paradise
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a garden at Villa Afrikana Guest Suites. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a porter/bellboy and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and laundry services
Room features
All guest rooms are individually decorated, and have comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
  • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Italian, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2007
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Afrikana Guest Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM.

Is Villa Afrikana Guest Suites pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Villa Afrikana Guest Suites?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Afrikana Guest Suites?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Villa Afrikana Guest Suites?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Villa Afrikana Guest Suites located?

Located in Paradise, this luxury guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, Featherbed Boat Cruises and Knysna Lagoon. Pledge Nature Reserve and Knysna Quays are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Villa Afrikana Guest Suites Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean room with an amazing view!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this hotel. The staff were the best part. So friendly and welcoming. They waited on us hand and foot and no request was too much for them. They were just amazing and made us feel like celebrities. The room was beautiful with amazing views. Absolutely spotless as well. Thanks so much for having us!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing 3 night stay at this beautiful property. The best service that we have ever experienced at any accommodation - all in the future will be compared to Villa Africana!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was phenomenal. The property itself is very nice in a very nice neighborhood overlooking the bay. We were treated as good as I've ever been treated. Very clean. The staff was exceedingly friendly. They even washed our car as it was dirty. There was tea hour. Later a happy hour. They arranged dinner reservations and transportations. Definitely a five-star property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property has the best rooms and service anywhere in the world and we are very well travelled. Just superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

eleni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at this beautiful, boutique hotel! Our room had beautiful views, and was well equipped with all the luxuries including a small bottle of delicious sherry. The hosts and staff were wonderful and accommodating. The breakfast was very good and there was also afternoon tea and happy hour in the main lounge. Why stay at boring hotels when you can stay at these unique special places. We will be back ! Thank you Ross and Bianca and the entire staff !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bengt-Göran

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Unterkunft , toller Service unglaublich nettes und bemühtes Personal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Emil

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2nd visit and still outstanding 😉

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Urs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seit Jahren von Bianca und Rossano geführtes Hotel, super motivierte Mitarbeiter
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exemplo de Hotel Boutique

Hospitalidade incrível, localização privilegiada, quarto espaço e com tudo de alta qualidade. Excelente escolha!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Zimmer sind wunderschön... Die Lage ist top ! Das Personal extrem gut geschult, zuvorkommend, freundlich und äusserst professionell ! Wir waren 2 Nächte da.. und können Diese Unterkunft uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen ! Bei unserem nächsten Aufenthalt in Knysna buchen wir wieder die Villa Afrikana. Nochmals herzlichen Dank für den super tollen Service... wir haben unseren Aufenthalt enorm genossen. Sven & Françoise - Switzerland
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Urs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Immer wieder perfekt, bin seit 10 Jahren immer wieder bei Bianca und Ross, einfach fantastisch
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Urs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Immer wieder gerne in Villa Afrikana, es passt einfach alles, Bianca und Rossano sind sehr liebenswerte Personen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Honeymoon week at villa afrikana

The stay was exceptional in the sense that the hosts really care about your day. Everything was so clean and the breakfast was simply world class. We also loved the view of knysna everyday. Seriously the best view in town. We had our honeymoon there and we were treated with absolute TLC all the way.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous Afro-Contemporary property with fantastic views, superb service, great food and excellent rooms. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing property, fabulous staff, couldn’t do enough for us. Views to die for. Can’t wait to come back again !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ivo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Knysna é linda e Vila Afrikana é uma excelente escolha pra curtir a cidade. Todos da equipe e o dono são extremamente atenciosos e simpáticos. Adoramos.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019